New York Knicks embrace Mike D’Antoni’s title talk
No one inside the Knicks’ locker room was running from Mike D’Antoni’s declaration that the franchise is in position to compete for a championship. Not Amar’e Stoudemire, who on the day he arrived in New York said the Knicks were back. Not Mike Bibby, who played on a team that reached the NBA Finals last [...]
Mike Brown’s practices full of energy and structure
On a crumpled piece of paper lies the Lakers' foundation. Lakers Coach Mike Brown pulled it out of his pocket after Tuesday's practice, dangled it before the cameras and then quickly put it back in as if he were protecting confidential documents. They're his practice plans. Brown didn't make photocopies for everyone to study and [...]
Rick Carlisle excited about Mav’ trio
DALLAS -- After acquiring Vince Carter and Lamar Odom in a whirlwind 24 hours, coach Rick Carlisle was excited about what the Dallas Mavericks had done off the court. "We're going to be a very good team. We're going to be a dangerous team and our goal is to mold into, once again, a championship team," Carlisle said Sunday. "Those things take [...]
Mike Brown brings his own style to Los Angeles Lakers
It's hard enough to replace any coach who has held a position for almost a decade, let alone replace a legend like Jackson who has won the most championships as a coach in NBA history, while simultaneously keeping your new team focused as three of its top four players are dangled in trade rumors. But [...]
NBA Training Camps Set To Open
NEW YORK --Â The NBA Board of Governors has ratified a new 10-year collective bargaining agreement, enabling training camps and the free agency period for the 2011-12 season to begin on Fri., Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. ET. As previously announced, the NBA will begin its 66th season on Christmas Day. "I am pleased to announce [...]
adidas Nations Coach Aubrey McCreary named to Cleveland Cavaliers staff
CLEVELAND, OH - December 5, 2011 - The Cleveland Cavaliers announced two promotions and two additions to their coaching team today. While Paul Pressey will remain Head Coach Byron Scott’s lead assistant, Assistant Coaches Jamahl Mosley and Joe Prunty have been promoted and will now expand their roles and take on additional responsibilities. New to the [...]
Under Armour Shop Page Now Open On Elite Baseball Site
HallPass Media has launched the Under Armour Elite Shop on Elite Baseball's website. HallPass initiated the partnership between Under Armour and Elite Baseball in 2010. Under Armour sponsored the Elite Baseball Series, an annual event hosted by HallPass Media showcasing the top uncommitted high school baseball players in California. The partnership grew in 2011 when Under [...]
HallPass Media Launches IntelliSkin PostureCueâ„¢ V-Tee
HallPass Media handles all brand consulting and digital media responsibilities for IntelliSkin, the orginal and authentic line of performance and posture apparel. The launch of PosturCue™ V-Tee is the beginning of a 2012 media push orchestrated by HallPass encouraging people to Expect More From What You Wear! The PostureCue™ V-Tee is designed to be a daily undershirt [...]
HallPass Media Provides Brand Consulting, Broadcast Negotiations, Branded Digital Content Production and Event Operations for adidas Grassroots Basketball
CASE STUDY – adidas Grassroots 2011 Over the past three years, HallPass Media has aided in the growth of the adidas grassroots platform, providing a variety of services including brand consulting, broadcast procurement, digital branded content creation and event operations for this emerging global property. The various camps and events take place from April through [...]
adidas Nations Class of 2012 Highlights Fourteen Division I Commits
The talent at this year's adidas Nations was unlike any other. The class of 2012 highlighted the top seniors from all over the country including fourteen division I commitments. adidas Nations 2012 Commitments Andre Drummond-Connecticut Isaiah Austin- Baylor Cameron Ridley- Texas Dajaun Coleman- Syracuse Kaleb Tarczewski-Arizona Gabe York- Arizona Kyle Anderson-UCLA Yogi Ferrel- Indiana Xavier [...]